Keir Starmer now says it’s “not true” that Diane Abbott has been barred from standing for Labour in the election when asked at a Q&A by Sky News.

“No decision has been taken to bar Diane Abbott from standing.”

This is despite Diane Abbott confirming briefings to The Times last night that this was the case. The whole day’s round has been dominated by this comms disaster. Six trade unions have called for her to be able to stand. A communications disaster to overshadow a day’s broadcast round…